I don't know if people realize the impact these two features are going to cause in the playstation world of gaming.
In-game xmb is possibly one of the most requested features for the PS3. When Sony decides to finally release this Firmware update, gaming as we know it on the PS3 is going to change forever. No longer will we need to quit a game to view a message. No longer will we need to play music from an external audio device such as an ipod or radio to listen to music while we play. No longer will we need to phone you friend to setup a game online. These are a few things I have experienced thus far without the in-game xmb.
Trophies is something else that we are overlooking at the moment. Granted it is quite obvious how the system will work but Sony has been quoted in saying that they plan to change the way we obtain these trophies/accomplishments. As stated, older games such as Heavenly Sword for example is going to have trophy support. I just hope Sony is able to implement a way to let developers update their games with saved game files which unlock trophies we already should of had. That way I don't have to replay the game all over again to obtain trophies.
XBOX360 fans beware because they will no longer have the advantage over PS3 gamers. Gaming as we know it on the PS3 is going to change, and this time its for the better.
I am one of the lucky beta testers for home and I am a little concerned with this project. At the current stage, Home is obviously not ready for a public open beta release and I believe Sony needs to make sure they implement their promised features before releasing Home. For instance, one of their promised features is the game launching which they did implement in the beta but it doesn't work. Why did it work in the E3 demo but not in the release for the beta?
Anyway, in addition to features Sony is working on I have come up with a list of features I think Sony should add to enhance our experience in Home.
One of the features I think Sony needs to add is a "MySpace" profile system for PSN members where we can add games we have, who is in our friends list, saving high scoring moments, read blogs, post pictures and allow video playback, etc. In addition, to allow users to view other peoples profiles they could enter an internet cafe which allows us to view their page or having a PC at home. Furthermore, it could be accessible out side of home via your own PC by going to their website ex.www.lpsquall.psn.com.
Another feature I think Sony should add to Home integrating High Stakes Poker and High Velocity Bowling. I own both these games and if Home is going to have bowling for free why not use the bowling from High Velocity.
Another feature that would be interesting is having gamerooms for every online game thats available. For instance, you can warp to differents sections in Home ie: Movie Theatre. I think it would be cool to warp to lets say Warhawk room. And the room is all setup Warhawk theme. They could have a screen displaying an intense game or something. Posters to new add-ons, video tips, etc. In addition, they could offer you the option to join a game similiar to how you join an online game now in Warhawk.
Finally, for now I think it would be cool if they integrate the PSN Store into a mall. How cool would it be to enter a mall and shop for whats in the PSN store?
Thoughts? Comments??
The Wii is in a league of its own. Whether good or bad it is honestly up to the person playing. So here is my breakdown of the system. The Wii design is very small and stylish which I really like. The controller however is where my problem lies.
At first it is very difficult to control the system however, after playing for a while its not too bad. I did feel my heart race every time someone moved the controller really fast because I thought it was going to fly off their hands. In addition, having to keep the control steady is not an easy task to do. While playing Red Steel, the controller has to be very steady to keep the gun pointed in the right direction. In my test of Zelda I was expecting a masterpiece. My take, didn't play but has the qualities of a masterpiece however, the graphics looked horrible. Not that I take graphics into a huge consideration because I still play NES games, for a next gen, everything is so blurry. Now I have heard that using a component cable may fix this issue, for now I will go with what I have seen and played.
More to come...
